Adams County is a rural county in the state of Idaho. As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 4,379, making it the sixth-least populous county in Idaho. The county seat and largest city is Council. Established in 1911, the county was named for second U.S. President John Adams.Idaho.gov - Adams County - accessed June 5, 2009 Adams County is home to the Brundage Mountain ski area, northeast of New Meadows, and the Little Ski Hill, just west of McCall.
Geography The west boundary line of Adams County abuts the east line of the state of Oregon, across the Snake River.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.5%) is water.
Adjacent counties
Idaho County - north Valley County - east Gem County - southeast Washington County - south Baker County, Oregon - southwest Wallowa County, Oregon - northwest
Highways - US 95 - SH-55 - Payette River Scenic Byway
National protected areas Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (part) Payette National Forest (part)
Demographics
Racial and ethnic composition +Adams County, Idaho – Racial and ethnic compositionRace / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 1980Pop 1990Pop 2000Pop 2010 Pop 2020% 1980% 1990% 2000% 2010% 2020White alone (NH)3,3043,1723,3183,7683,99298.72%97.48%95.45%94.77%91.16%Black or African American alone (NH)022430.00%0.06%0.06%0.10%0.07%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)12414736270.36%1.26%1.35%0.91%0.62%Asian alone (NH)1151680.03%0.03%0.14%0.40%0.18%Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)x included in the Asian category in the 1980 Censusx included in the Asian category in the 1990 Census120xx0.03%0.05%0.00%Other race alone (NH)10172180.03%0.00%0.49%0.05%0.41%Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)x not an option in the 1980 Censusx not an option in the 1990 Census3254179xx0.92%1.36%4.09%Hispanic or Latino (any race)293854941520.87%1.17%1.55%2.36%3.47%Total3,3473,2543,4763,9764,379 100.00%100.00%100.00%100.00%100.00%
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 4,379. The median age was 54.9 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 30.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 108.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 109.4 males age 18 and over.
The racial makeup of the county was 92.7% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 0.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 1.1% from some other race, and 5.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 3.5% of the population.
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.
There were 1,927 households in the county, of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 16.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
There were 2,642 housing units, of which 27.1% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 79.4% were owner-occupied and 20.6% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.1%.
2010 census As of the 2010 United States census, there were 3,976 people, 1,748 households, and 1,185 families in the county. The population density was . There were 2,636 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 96.1% white, 1.0% American Indian, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.1% black or African American, 0.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.4% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 26.3% were German, 18.0% were English, 14.6% were Irish, and 4.9% were American.
Of the 1,748 households, 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.2% were non-families, and 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.70. The median age was 50.0 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,004 and the median income for a family was $45,590. Males had a median income of $31,050 versus $26,413 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,730. About 8.8% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over. 2000 census As of the 2000 United States census, there were 3,476 people, 1,421 households, and 1,031 families in the county. The population density was . There were 1,982 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 96.29% White, 1.41% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.06% Black or African American, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.92% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. 1.55% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 25.6% were of American, 17.9% German, 11.8% English and 7.0% Irish ancestry.
There were 1,421 households, out of which 28.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.30% were married couples living together, 5.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were non-families. 23.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.83.
The county population contained 23.90% under the age of 18, 4.60% from 18 to 24, 22.60% from 25 to 44, 32.70% from 45 to 64, and 16.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,423, and the median income for a family was $32,335. Males had a median income of $29,097 versus $14,408 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,908. About 11.70% of families and 15.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.90% of those under age 18 and 11.70% of those age 65 or over.
Communities Cities Council New Meadows
Unincorporated communities
AlpineAlpine ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019) Bear Beer Bottle Crossing Cuprum Devils LadderDevils Ladder ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019) Fruitvale GlendaleGlendale ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019) Goodrich HelenaHelena ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019) Indian Valley MeadowsMeadows ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019) Mesa Pine RidgePine Ridge ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019) StarkeyStarkey ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019) TamarackTamarack ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019) WildhorseWildhorse ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019) WoodlandWoodland ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019)
Population ranking The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Adams County.
† county seat
RankCity/Town/etc.Municipal typePopulation (2010 Census)1† CouncilCity8392New MeadowsCity438
Politics
Education School districts include: - Text list Cambridge Joint School District 432 Council School District 13 McCall-Donnelly Joint School District 421 Meadows Valley School District 11 Salmon River School District 243
Residents are in the area (but not the taxation zone) for College of Western Idaho. - See the map. Also see area 3 in:
Healthcare The county is served by the Southwest Idaho Health District.
See also
National Register of Historic Places listings in Adams County, Idaho Rock Flat Placer Rock Flat Mine
References
External links Adams County official website Adams County Assessor Parcel Map